The Puzzle of Procrastination

Understanding It, Managing It, and Sometimes Embracing It

De: Terri Main

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Procrastination: It's Not What You Think It Is

We talk a lot about procrastination. We seek understanding. We try to overcome it. However, if we are honest, we all procrastinate. In fact, procrastination is often a vital part of managing a busy life. At other times, it hurts our productivity.

Making procrastination even more puzzling is that there are many reasons we procrastinate. Indeed, there are different types of procrastination, and a technique used to combat one form is ineffective in other forms.

In this book, we explore eight pieces in the puzzle of procrastination.

The Good Side of Procrastination
Fear is the Dream-Killer
Exactly What Am I Going to Do When I Get Around to Doing it?
But, It’s so Big!
It Hurts When I Do This
Peer Pressure Procrastination
The Overcommitment Trap
The Mindset Trap

In each chapter, we explore the nature of that form of procrastination and techiques for managing it.